Saturday, 22 April 2017

5 Of My Favourite Romantic Heroines...

Scarlett O’Hara – Gone With The
Wind by Margaret Mitchell

Gone With The Wind is one of my all-time
favorite books (the only book I have read four times) and I often get into
debates with my fellow romance readers/authors about Scarlett’s strength. Some
find her too whiny and needy but, for me, she shows rather than verbalizes her
strength. She overcomes horrors and difficulties that most of us (fortunately!)
will only find in the pages of this wonderfully epic novel.

2)Eve Dallas – In Death series by
Nora Roberts

Lord, how I love Eve! If you haven’t tried
the In Death series yet, make it your mission to start reading this amazing
series this year. The books centre around Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her ongoing
relationship with millionaire, Roarke (not sure if anyone knows if this is his
first name or surname!) Each novel brings a new case for Eve to solve and
usually involves Roarke or someone else she is close to in one way or another.
There are a whopping 47 novels so far in the series…

3)Elizabeth Bennett – Pride &
Prejudice by Jane Austen

I don’t know a romance reader on the planet
who hasn’t read Pride & Prejudice and, for me, it’s Elizabeth Bennett’s
strength, integrity and passion which makes this novel continue to sell year
after year. A timeless romance, hero and heroine that I predict will live in
our hearts and the hearts of future generations for many years to come.

4)Josie O’Casey – A Glimpse At
Happiness by Jean Fullerton

A Glimpse At Happiness is one of my most
favorite Victorian romances and the reason I started to write in the genre.
Josie O’Casey is a wonderful example of what makes a strong heroine and how
they overcome the poverty of their circumstances. This book is about love over
adversity, hope over pessimism. A truly gorgeous book and a truly fantastic
heroine.

5)Lucky Santangelo – Jackie
Collins

Although Jackie Collins’ books aren’t strictly
romance, there is usually a central relationship in her super-sexy stories. I
discovered the first book Lucky appears in (Chances) when I was barely into my
teens and went on to devour all the books she’s featured in thereafter. A
strong, feisty, no holds barred, kind of heroine who demands your attention
from the very first page. Tremendous!